Dr. De Grasse has found that chiropractic manipulation of the stomach/bowel region of the spine and adding the supplement of trace minerals to the animal's diet has stopped this behavior in her animal patients. The trace mineral supplement is of human grade and is given daily with each meal. As a side note, this activity is called pica in the human and can often be eliminated in the child by also providing trace mineral supplements.

Probiotic replacement and supplementation is always beneficial and may serve as an adjunctive treatment. Dr. De Grasse also strongly recommends that the animal and all the members of the family (human and animal) be holistically treated for parasites. This information can be obtained within this web site.